Advancing space mission success through innovative research, technology, and collaboration
Satellite maintenance and debris remediation are crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations by preventing collisions and preserving a safe orbital environment.
Enabling the Future of Space Operations
We specialize in supporting critical aspects of space operations—ranging from mission planning and satellite operations to ground system optimization and space traffic management. Our multidisciplinary team integrates aerospace engineering, data science, and systems design to address the growing demands of modern space missions.
Our Research Focus
- Orbital Debris Mitigation – Researching active debris removal and long-term sustainability of orbital environments.
- Autonomous Mission Planning – Developing AI-driven tools to optimize satellite tasking and routing.
- Space Situational Awareness (SSA) – Enhancing object tracking and collision avoidance using multi-source data fusion.
- Ground Segment Efficiency – Designing robust and scalable ground systems for real-time data handling.
Key Space Debris Statistics (as of 2025)
Fragmentation Events: More than 650 break-ups, explosions, or collisions have contributed to the current debris population. Inmarsat Corporate Website+12Space Debris User Portal+12UNOOSA+12
Large Debris (>10 cm): Approximately 54,000 objects are currently tracked in Earth’s orbit. Wikipedia+3European Space Agency+3Space Debris User Portal+3
Medium Debris (1–10 cm): An estimated 1.2 million pieces exist, posing significant risks to operational satellites. Space Debris User Portal
Small Debris (1 mm–1 cm): Over 130 million tiny fragments are present, each capable of damaging spacecraft due to their high velocities.
Total Mass of Orbital Objects: Exceeds 13,900 tonnes, encompassing active satellites, defunct spacecraft, and debris. Space Debris User Portal+1European Space Agency+1
Implications and Risks
Kessler Syndrome: A scenario where the density of objects in LEO is high enough that collisions between objects could cause a cascade, increasing the likelihood of further collisions. Wikipedia+1The Verge+1
Satellite Collisions: Incidents like the 2009 collision between Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251 have created thousands of debris pieces, exacerbating the problem.
Impact on Future Missions: The increasing debris threatens the safety of astronauts and the viability of future space missions, necessitating immediate mitigation efforts.